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Thursday, March 12, 2015

A Spirited Event - THIRST Fest 2015

It is most definitely that time of year again. Events are springing up like colorful flowers from the quiet winter earth. This one just came across my radar, but it looks like something that could bring you lots of good cheer and brighten a dreary weekend.

THIRST Fest opens Friday, March 13th and runs through Saturday, March 14th
at THE Melody Ballroom in Portland at 615 S.E. Alder Street, Portland, Oregon.

Attendees at THIRST Fest2015, now in its second year, will be greeted by
some of Portland’s most glamorous and gregarious hosts, and will introduce
members of the LGBTQ community to some of the newest alcoholic beverages
hitting the glass. The two-day event at Portland’s THE Melody Ballroom will
feature beverage and cocktail sampling, cocktail competitions, and a chance for
members of the LGBTQ community to influence its own latest trends in
mixology.More than40 craft distilleries, craft breweries and select
wineries will be participating.

Chat
with local and national winemakers, craft distillers and brewers, and watch
Portland’s top bartender’s battle for the 2nd Annual THIRST Fest Battle of
the Bartenders Cup. Local celebrity
judges will decide which bartender will reign supreme, and attendees will be
able to taste each competitor’s unique creations after they have left the
stage. Bring it Home!A full service, OLCC licenses liquor
outlet will be available to sell distilled spirits at the show, and wine and
beer vendors will be able to sell their wares direct to attendees at the event.